Spinner Arm Planar Deviations for Enhanced Shimmer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spinnerbait designs fail to effectively enhance shimmer and vibration at a minimal cost, with previous improvements being either elaborate or costly.
Innovation Solution
A V-shaped or L-shaped spinnerbait upper arm featuring at least two planar deviations, such as curved or angled portions, offset from the main plane of the arm, which occupy at least 4% of the arm's length and enhance movement of the spinner device to create additional drag and attraction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If elaborate or costly designs are used to improve spinner attachments, then shimmer and vibration are enhanced, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies curvature by forming the upper arm with planar deviations (bends or curves) instead of a straight configuration. These deviations create an offset from the main plane of the V-shaped arm, generating erratic motion and enhanced shimmer/vibration effects without requiring complex multi-component assemblies or expensive materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces planar deviations that offset from the main plane of the spinner arm, adding a third-dimensional element to the otherwise planar V-shaped structure. This dimensional change creates additional drag and motion complexity that enhances shimmer and vibration while maintaining simple construction.
2Reliability
If multiple spinner blades or attachments are added to enhance shimmer and vibration, then fishing attraction is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates dynamic motion characteristics by forming the upper arm with planar deviations that cause it to move erratically in water. This dynamic configuration generates shimmer and vibration effects through the motion of the arm itself, eliminating the need for additional static spinner blades or complex attachments.
Solution Approach 2:
The upper arm with planar deviations serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the spinner blade, generates shimmer and vibration through its offset configuration, and creates erratic motion in water. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components that would otherwise be required to achieve these effects.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The planar deviations on the upper arm significantly enhance shimmer and vibration of the spinner device, attracting fish without increasing the overall cost of the lure, by creating resistance and erratic motion.
Implementation Method 1
The planar deviations on the upper arm significantly enhance shimmer and vibration of the spinner device, attracting fish without increasing the overall cost of the lure, by creating resistance and erratic motion
Data Source
AI summary
A spinnerbait has deviations on its upper arm. The deviations project in directions other than that in which the lure moves through the water, thus providing enhanced shimmer and vibration at minimal cost.